Parking Hulme resident parking scheme

What you need to apply

What you need to apply: Resident

You can get a free resident permit for each vehicle registered to your home.

You will get a paper permit. You must ensure the permit is clearly displayed in the vehicle.

For a resident permit you need:  

• Proof of address – for example a copy of a recent utility or council tax bill or tenancy agreement and;  
• Proof of ownership –
  • a copy of logbook (V5C vehicle registration certificate) or
  • insurance documents that show the vehicle is kept at an address within the resident parking scheme or
  • if you have a Company vehicle, you will need to provide a letter from your employer stating that you are entitled to bring the vehicle home and park it on the road at your address overnight. The letter should also confirm all vehicle details. 

What you need to apply: Visitor  

You can apply for a separate visitor permit that allows visiting vehicles to park.  

You will get a paper permit. You must ensure the permit is displayed clearly in the vehicle.

For a visitor permit you need:  

• Proof of address – for example a copy of a recent utility or council tax bill or tenancy agreement 

Extra visitor permits (single use only)

You can request extra 'one day visitor permits' online. If you do not have an active resident permit or visitor permit, you'll need to create an online account. You'll need an active email address to do this.

Once your account is created, you'll need to to provide a document as proof of address. This can be a copy of a recent utility or council tax bill, or your tenancy agreement. 

Your first book of 10 one day visitor permits is free of charge. Extra books will cost £5 each. 

Each household is allowed three books of permits each year from the date the first book was issued. There is no expiry date for the one day visitor permits.

You will need to clearly mark the date on the card in ink and must clearly display this in the visiting vehicle. These permits are for residents use only and not for businesses.

How to pay

You can pay by:

• Debit or Credit Card - payment can be made online

What you need to apply: Business  

Owners and staff at businesses located within the scheme area can apply for free permits to allow them to park within marked areas on-street. You will receive a paper permit which must be clearly displayed in the vehicle.

For a business permit you need:  

• An active email address
• Proof of vehicle - showing the vehicle is registered or insured at the business address
• Proof of address - Copy of current business rates

Business Visitor 

Business owners may also be eligible for Business Visitor Permits for the use of those visiting the area for meetings etc. Note that these permits are not for customers or staff. They are free for the first year and this will then be reviewed. You will receive a paper permit which must be clearly displayed in the vehicle.

For a business visitor permit you need:  

• An active email address
• Proof of address - Copy of current business rates

What you need to apply:  Carers

You may apply for a free transferable permit for someone caring for you at your home. This is a paper permit your carer should display on their vehicle dashboard and return it to you before they leave.

If you lose your carers permit, you can apply for a free replacement. If it is lost a second time, there is an administrator charge of £45 for a replacement.

For a carers permit you need:

• Proof of address – for example a copy of recent utility or council tax bill or rent agreement.
• And a copy of one of the below:
  • Carers Assessment – copy of a letter showing that you or your carer have had a council carer assessment or
  • Carers Allowance letter – copy of letter confirming that you get Carers Allowance or
  • A letter from your healthcare provider confirming that you require care visits at home